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Four Corners 4 - Unit 9 Lesson A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 Lesson A in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "thoughtless", "odor", "speculate", etc.

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Four Corners 4
to believe

to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I believed her excuses for missing the meeting. 
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explanation

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

Ex: She gave a clear explanation of the new policy during the meeting. 
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suffix
suffix
[noun]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the end of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

Ex: Adding the suffix '-ly' to 'quick' changes the word to 'quickly,' turning it into an adverb. 
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: The first aid kit is packed with supplies, making it incredibly useful in emergencies. 
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useless
useless
[Adjective]

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

Ex: The broken watch was useless and couldn't tell time anymore. 
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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The powerful engine propelled the car forward with ease. 
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powerless
powerless
[Adjective]

lacking the ability or authority to influence or control situations

Ex: The citizens were powerless to stop the corrupt government officials. 
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fearful
fearful
[Adjective]

filled with fear or anxiety

Ex: She felt fearful walking alone at night in the unfamiliar neighborhood. 
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fearless
fearless
[Adjective]

expressing no signs of fear in face of danger or difficulty

Ex: Despite the risks, she remained fearless, confronting challenges with bravery and determination. 
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harmful
harmful
[Adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Smoking is harmful to your health. 
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harmless
harmless
[Adjective]

causing no danger or damage

Ex: The puppy's playful behavior was harmless and endearing. 
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careful
careful
[Adjective]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

Ex: Be careful when crossing the street. 
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careless
careless
[Adjective]

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

Ex: He is a careless eater and often spills food on his clothes. 
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meaningless
meaningless
[Adjective]

lacking any significance, value, or purpose

Ex: The argument seemed meaningless in the face of the larger issue. 
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thoughtful
thoughtful
[Adjective]

thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

Ex: She spent a thoughtful afternoon journaling about her goals and dreams. 
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thoughtless
thoughtless
[Adjective]

acting without considering the consequences or the feelings of others

Ex: His thoughtless comment hurt her feelings. 
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hopeful
hopeful
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen

Ex: The young artist felt hopeful after receiving positive feedback on her latest work. 
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hopeless
hopeless
[Adjective]

having no possibility or expectation of improvement or success

Ex: After losing everything in the fire, they felt hopeless about rebuilding their lives. 
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storm
storm
[noun]

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

Ex: After the storm, they found a fallen tree blocking the road. 
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to destroy

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

Ex: Environmental pollution often destroys delicate ecosystems and harms wildlife. 
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to raise
to raise
[Verb]

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

Ex: Farmers cleared the land in order to raise cattle. 
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totally
totally
[Adverb]

in a complete and absolute way

Ex: His explanation was totally convincing. 
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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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odor
odor
[noun]

a distinctive and often unpleasant smell or scent that is produced by a substance or object

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to fine
to fine
[Verb]

to make someone pay a sum of money as punishment for violation of the law

Ex: The police officer fined the driver for speeding in a school zone. 
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graduation

the action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree

Ex: Graduation marks an important milestone in every student’s life. 
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grade
grade
[noun]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

Ex: I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard. 
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explainable
explainable
[Adjective]

capable of being understood or made clear in a logical manner

Ex: His behavior is explainable once you know the context. 
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behavior
behavior
[noun]

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

Ex: Despite his age, the child displayed mature behavior. 
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impressive
impressive
[Adjective]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

Ex: The impressive architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe of its grandeur and craftsmanship. 
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comfortable
comfortable
[Adjective]

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

Ex: She felt comfortable in her pajamas and slippers at home. 
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to dress up

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: They decided to dress up for the elegant gala, donning evening gowns and tuxedos. 
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possible
possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible. 
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simply
simply
[Adverb]

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

Ex: The instructions are simply to follow the steps in order. 
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to offer
to offer
[Verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need. 
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to interview

to ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

Ex: The admissions committee will interview each candidate to determine their qualifications for the program. 
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to speculate

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

Ex: Observing the unusual behavior, scientists began to speculate about the potential causes of the phenomenon. 
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could
could
[Verb]

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

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must
must
[Verb]

used to express a logical conclusion

Ex: You must be tired after such a long trip. 
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might
might
[Verb]

used to express a possibility

Ex: It might rain later this evening. 
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should
should
[Verb]

used to indicate a degree of expectation regarding something that is likely to happen

Ex: You should expect delays during rush hour traffic. 
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meaningful
meaningful
[Adjective]

having a significant purpose or importance

Ex: She gave her grandmother a meaningful gift that brought tears to her eyes. 
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